Aggies lead Bulldogs 24-0 early in 2nd

SHREVEPORT, La. – Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Dykes is probably wishing his team had played Texas A&M on Aug. 30 as scheduled through one quarter. The No. 22 Aggies lead the No. 23 Bulldogs 24-0 early in the second quarter, in a battle of teams that entered the rankings for the first time this week.

The Aggies have scored touchdowns on a 40-yard run by Christine Michael, a 20-yard pass from Johnny Manziel and a highlight-reel 15-yard run by Manziel. Taylor Bertolet added a 26-yard field goal early in the second quarter.

A&M linebacker Donnie Baggs has turned in a solid early performance in place of starter Steven Jenkins, who along with backup safety Howard Matthews is suspended for this game for violations of team rules stemming from offseason indiscretions.

The game was supposed to be played in late August but was postponed until tonight because of Hurricane Isaac.